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Topic: AMG '07 Meet & Greet **UPDATE** (Read 18802 times)

There seems to be some confusion over the logistics of this years meet & greet so I thought I'd start a new thread with the most up to date information.

This years Meet & Greet will take place at Crimson Lounge which has been reserved for September 14th. The lounge will be exclusively ours from 6pm - 11pm. The per person cost will be determined as we approach the event and will be determined by the number of confirmed attendees and pre-ordered food. Currently I'm estimating between $15 and $25. If you haven't confirmed your attendance please do so as soon as possible.

Average bar prices include…

Beer = $4.50Mixed Drinks = $7 - $10Wine = $7 - $10

Now for the big news!I am happy to announce that Alicia Dattner will be headlining this years event with a 15 - 25 minute set. "Standup comedian Alicia Dattner has dedicated her life to perceiving The Grand Cosmic Joke: that pain exists for us to take ourselves less seriously, to laugh, and to experience the joy and wonder of an infinitely perfect universe."

"I'm not keen on the idea of the afterlife - not without knowing who else will be there and what the entertainment will be. Personally I'd rather just take a rest." Oscar Berger, PWA: Looking AIDS in the Face, 1996. RIP.

Please re-read the original post at the top before making such a decision. I mentioned the price is going to be determined by the number of confirmed attendees and the amount of pre-ordered food. I estimated a price between $15 and $25. It will not be over $30 a person.

While this does sound like a fun evening & I appreciate all the hard work Dennis has put into the gathering if the price of the meal is still over 30.00 a person I will not attend the meet & greet dinner. Please take my name off the confirmed attendees list.

So we can get the names of those who want to go and can be added to the list, the sooner we have all the names the sooner dennis can organize our Meet and Greet...this is our big night out so get those names added...

I will wait to confirm if I am attending the meet and greet when Herman post what decision he makes. I have a certain amount of $ to spend on food each day while I am there & I have to stay within that budget if I want to eat everyday I am in San Francisco.

Looks like we have a few more to add to the list, time for an update..attendence is looking good, it's going to be a great night.

Just a gentle reminder: Don't forget to add Jen (ozjen) and hubby to the list..also can we just keep this thread for the names of all those who will be attending...other posts can get in the way, and we don't want our My AMG losing track for the names, God forbid we should leave someone out.... thanks.

Just a reminder to please confirm your attendance at this years meet & greet if you haven't done so already. If possible, I'd like to wrap up all final details like attempting to decide on the amount of food to order and announcing the price per person.

Just a reminder to please confirm your attendance at this years meet & greet if you haven't done so already. If possible, I'd like to wrap up all final details like attempting to decide on the amount of food to order and announcing the price per person.

Thanks!Dennis

I'm in for the M&G, too!JR

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Please RSVP for this years Meet & Greet if you haven't done so already. This is extremely important. No only am I taking a huge personal financial risk I need to ensure that the proper amount of food is ordered and reasonable per person cost implemented.

Please RSVP by August 15th. The food order and per person cost will be posted prior to August 20th.

Whoopsie! Me too.Like Danny, I will be on a strict shoestring budget. This event will likely be my only splurge. Truth be told, I'll be finding a grocery or convenience store, and be eating simple stuff most of the trip.

« Last Edit: July 30, 2007, 11:42:57 PM by Lisa »

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I will be on a strict shoestring budget. This event will likely be my only splurge. Truth be told, I'll be finding a grocery or convenience store, and be eating simple stuff most of the trip.

Hi Lisa-Just reading this thread and wanted to say....There's lots of corner grocery shops- but they're not necessarily cheap! You'd do best scoping out a Safeway or other supermarket close to where you are staying.BUT- don't deny yourself the pleasure of a meal out, if you can possibly afford it. There's actually a number of good places to eat on the cheap in this city. Check out http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=cheap+eats&find_loc=San+Francisco%2C+CA&ns=1&rpp=10&x=0&y=0 for a pretty good list of places.Do you like Mexican? The taquerias in the Mission are generally quite inexpensive ($4-6), and there's not a bad one in the lot!I've been on this board since i got hiv a year ago. Don't post much, but I think it would be great to meet you all... uhmm.. can anyone come to the meet 'n' greet?